How much money do Samford University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $43,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $57,400 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Samford University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $53,200 followed by Finance and Financial Management Services paying $52,100 and Journalism graduates who have a median starting income of $32,800 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $115,800 followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) at $96,200 and Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree) who earn $88,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Samford University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree) | $115,800 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) | $96,200 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree) | $88,800 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $53,200 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) | $53,100 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $52,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $51,400 |
| Law (Doctoral Degree) | $44,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $42,500 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degree) | $35,700 |
| Journalism (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,800 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102049 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Samford University.